shorthorn plus

[ohiobeef]

what are the specifics to have a " shorthorn plus" ? Thank-you.

 

[houstoncutter]

Don't know, maybe a solid color pattern. That would be a big start for that breed

 

[cbcr]

This is from the Shorthorn Associations Rules.

SHORTHORNPLUS REGISTRY:
ShorthornPlus registration shall extend to and be available for all Shorthorn animals (less than 15/16 in blood concentration) provided:
1. Eligibility: Initial entries into the ShorthornPlus Registry Program shall receive the prefix AR prior to registration number. This prefix shall be assigned to all cattle of the following percentages: 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8, except that cattle with black markings or coat color cannot exceed the 1/2 percentage designation.

DURHAM RED REGISTRY
1. Eligibility: For cattle to be eligible for the Durham Red Appendix Shorthorn Registry, individuals must be 1/4 to 7/8 Shorthorn blood concentration level and the balance of the blood concentration level be composed of Red Angus. At the initial entry level (first cross), both parents must be registered with their respective breed association (Shorthorn/Durham Red, or a 1A or 1B Red Angus). A ShorthornPlus
registry certificate will be issued in place of a Durham Red registry certificate until the ASA receives a calving ease score, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, scrotal circumference and proof of genetic defect free status. Genetic defect status can be proven by supplying ASA with a test result on the Durham Red animal to be registered or providing a test result on the Shorthorn parent.

2. Other Rules: Durham Reds can show or sell at any event that allows ShorthornPlus cattle. A Durham Red shall receive the prefix DR prior to registration number.

In looking at these rules and the way that they read, an animal less than 15/16 Shorthorn, they are not black in color will be in the Shorthorn Plus Program. Red colored cattle other than Red Angus, such as Gelbvieh, Limousin, Simmental, Maine Anjou, Red Poll, and any other "Red" breed used would allow the resulting animals to be eligible for registration as a Shorthorn Plus.

 

[3waycross]

Have seen a lot of Shorthorn/Gelbvieh/Red Angus crosses. They really work!

 

[Nesikep]

I guess I have SH plus animals.. Some of my best producing cows are 1/4SH x 1/2GV

 

[Carlos F.]

A more appropiate name for this program should be Shorthorn Minus.

 

[skeeter swatter]

A more appropiate name for this program should be Shorthorn Minus.

:clap:
Sounds like another breed registry without a breed.

 

[Andyva]

Shorthorn plus is anything crossed on Shorthorn from 1/2 Shorthorn up to 15/16 Shorthorn. But if a progeny is black, it can only be registered as 1/2. As far as a registry without a breed, that would cover most of them, whole lot of breeds with shorthorn in them, officially or un-officially. A lot of your continental breeds started with Shorthorn cows and went through a grading program. Whatever you get docked on roan calves you will make back on gates not getting bent into rocking chairs.